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Shops & Retail Units to Rent in Edinburgh

Find a Shops & Retail Units for your business in Edinburgh

Retail property to let in Edinburgh, from high-street shops and boutique units to larger commercial spaces ideal for cafés, service businesses, and established retail brands.

More details for 86 Newington Rd, Edinburgh - Retail to Rent

86 Newington Rd

Edinburgh, EH9 1QN

  • Retail to Let
  • £16,000 pa
  • 732 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
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More details for 193 Great Junction St, Edinburgh - Retail to Rent

193 Great Junction St

Edinburgh, EH6 5LQ

  • Retail to Let
  • £10,500 pa
  • 230 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
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More details for 280 Easter Rd, Edinburgh - Retail to Rent

280 Easter Rd

Edinburgh, EH6 8JU

  • Retail to Let
  • £18,000 pa
  • 635 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
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More details for 4A Union St, Edinburgh - Retail to Rent

4A Union St

Edinburgh, EH1 3LU

  • Retail to Let
  • £16,500 pa
  • 534 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
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More details for 16 Marischal Pl, Edinburgh - Retail to Rent

16 Marischal Pl

Edinburgh, EH4 3NF

  • Retail to Let
  • £15,600 pa
  • 355 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
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More details for 1 Inverleith Gdns, Edinburgh - Office / Retail to Rent

1 Inverleith Gdns

Edinburgh, EH3 5PU

  • Office / Retail to Let
  • £22.63 sq ft pa
  • 972 sq ft
  • 1 Space Available Now
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More details for 123 Corstorphine Rd, Edinburgh - Retail to Rent

123 Corstorphine Rd

Edinburgh, EH12 5PZ

  • Retail to Let
  • £15,240 pa
  • 570 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
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More details for 30-31 Parsons Green Ter, Edinburgh - Retail to Rent

30-31 Parsons Green Ter

Edinburgh, EH8 7AN

  • Retail to Let
  • £15,000 pa
  • 497 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
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More details for 546D Lanark Rd, Juniper Green - Retail to Rent

546D Lanark Rd

Juniper Green, EH14 5EL

  • Retail to Let
  • £18,000 pa
  • 775 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
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More details for 56 Raeburn Pl, Edinburgh - Retail to Rent

56 Raeburn Pl

Edinburgh, EH4 1HJ

  • Retail to Let
  • £25,000 pa
  • 660 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
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More details for 3-4 London Rd, Edinburgh - Retail to Rent

3-4 London Rd

Edinburgh, EH7 5AP

  • Retail to Let
  • £18,000 pa
  • 473 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Energy Performance: D
  • Security System

Edinburgh Retail to Rent

3-4 London Road, Edinburgh EH7 5AP TO LET/LEASE DISPOSAL: CLASS HOT FOOD TAKEAWAY We are delighted to present an exceptional lease disposal opportunity for a fully fitted hot food takeaway with valuable sit in capacity, located on one of Edinburgh’s most prominent and high performing commercial routes. Positioned within a thriving parade and benefitting from strong daily footfall, this turnkey unit offers incoming operators a rare chance to step into an attractively designed, ready to trade premises. With tasteful front of house décor, a well configured kitchen, and a layout ideal for both takeaway and dine in customers, the property provides the perfect platform for a motivated tenant to elevate the business and maximise the area’s impressive demand. LOCATION The subjects occupy a prime position on London Road, just moments from the junction with Maryfield and Easter Road—one of Edinburgh’s most vibrant and well connected commercial corridors. Situated within a busy parade of prominent street front units, the location benefits from a strong blend of established local traders and national destinations, including A1 Kilt Hire, The hugely popular Maria’s Kitchen, Folkvangr Tattoo, Herringbone, and the Meadowbank Retail Park. This is an area exceptionally well served by frequent and reliable tram and bus links, offering effortless access across the city. Major connecting routes such as Leith Walk, Easter Road and the Royal Mile lie close by, ensuring the property sits at the heart of a thriving, easily accessible district with excellent footfall and visibility. DESCRIPTION The property forms part of an attractive Victorian terraced row and benefits from direct main door access into a beautifully presented ground floor frontage. A wooden staircase leads down to the basement level, providing practical additional space. Currently fitted out as an Indian style takeaway, the unit enjoys strong street presence, excellent signage opportunities, and a layout that naturally supports both takeaway and casual sit in trade. The front of house area has been very tastefully decorated, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere for customers. This generous space accommodates a well designed waiting/serving zone along with several tables and chairs for those wishing to dine on site offering a valuable dual setup rarely available in this location. To the rear, the fully fitted kitchen—accessed via a double swing door—is arranged to suit the current operator but offers the flexibility to support a wide range of cuisines with minimal adaptation. The basement level provides a highly usable ancillary area, complete with practical shelving for storage and housing a recently installed combi boiler, making it ideal for stock management and operational efficiency. Overall, this is a turnkey opportunity for an ambitious operator to step into a stylish, fully equipped hot food premises with exceptional potential. A new tenant could easily elevate the business to the next level, capitalising on both the quality of the fit out and the area’s strong footfall. ACCOMODATION According to our recent measurement survey, the subjects comprise of the following approximate net internal area over ground and basement floors: • Total 73 sq.m 786 sq ft RENT AND LEASE DETAILS The rent is £18,000 per annum on Full Repairing and Insuring (FRI) lease terms. There are approximately 12 years remaining, a rent review has just recently been carried out, the lease runs until late 2038. PREMIUM Our client is seeking a premium of £32,000 for the leasehold, fixtures and fittings and any goodwill. VAT There will be no VAT due on the lease. SERVICES The property is served by mains water, gas and electricity. ENERGY PERFORMANCE RATING The Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating is D. RATEABLE VALUE According to the Scottish Assessor’s website (www.saa.gov.uk) the subjects have a Rateable Value of £15,400. The uniform business rate for the current year is £0.49 pence in the pound (as of April 2026). LEGAL COSTS Each party is responsible for their own legal and costs incurred in the preparation, negotiation, and settlement of the documentation pertaining to the lease or sale including LBTT or VAT applicable. ENTRY Upon completion of a formal missive under Scots Law. VIEWING AND FURTHER INFORMATION By appointment through the sole letting agent, ime DJK Group Ltd.

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IME DJK Group Ltd

Date on Market:

02/04/2026

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More details for 259 Morningside Rd, Edinburgh - Retail to Rent

259 Morningside Rd

Edinburgh, EH10 4RD

  • Retail to Let
  • £16,000 pa
  • 239 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
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More details for 53 St Leonards St, Edinburgh - Retail to Rent

53 St Leonards St

Edinburgh, EH8 9QN

  • Retail to Let
  • £14,500 pa
  • 291 sq ft
  • 1 Unit Available Now
  • Security System

Edinburgh Retail to Rent

TO LET / LEASE ASSIGNMENT Established Fully Fitted Asian Supermarket Opportunity 53 St Leonards Street, Edinburgh, EH8 9QN Prime Retail Opportunity in Edinburgh's Vibrant Southside An exceptional opportunity to acquire a fully fitted and established Asian supermarket in one of Edinburgh's most densely populated and vibrant retail districts. Located on the busy St Leonards Street corridor, the property benefits from strong daily footfall generated by the nearby University of Edinburgh, surrounding residential communities, Holyrood, Newington and the Pleasance. The area is home to a diverse mix of retailers, restaurants, cafés and convenience operators, creating a thriving trading environment. The premises are available through lease assignment and provide a rare turnkey opportunity for an operator seeking immediate occupation with minimal capital expenditure. Property Highlights * Established Asian supermarket trading location * Fully fitted and ready for immediate occupation * Attractive passing rent of only £14,500 per annum * Long, secure lease with approximately 13.5 years unexpired * Prominent glazed frontage offering excellent visibility * Existing fixtures and fittings included * Refrigeration, shelving, racking and counters in situ * Basement storage and ancillary accommodation * Stock available by separate negotiation at cost * Suitable for Asian grocery, international food retail, convenience retail, specialist food sales and other Class 1A retail uses (subject to consent where required) Description The subjects comprise a well-presented retail unit arranged over ground floor and basement levels within a traditional Edinburgh tenement building. The ground floor provides an open-plan retail sales area fitted to a high operational standard with extensive shelving, display units, service counters and refrigeration. The basement offers substantial storage accommodation together with ancillary staff and operational space. The existing fit-out allows an incoming occupier to commence trading immediately, significantly reducing set-up costs and lead-in times. Accommodation | Floor | Sq M | Sq Ft | | Ground Floor | 27 | 291 | | Basement | 53 | 570 | | Total 80 86 Lease & Premium The premises are available by way of lease assignment. Passing Rent: £14,500 per annum Approximately 13.5 years remaining Premium sought: £32,000 The premium reflects the benefit of the extensive fit-out, fixtures and fittings, established trading setup, and immediate operational capability. Business Rates Rateable Value: £7,900 (effective from 1 April 2026). Qualifying occupiers may benefit from up to 100% rates relief through the Small Business Bonus Scheme, subject to eligibility. Services The property benefits from mains electricity and water supplies. Existing supermarket infrastructure may include additional power capacity suitable for refrigeration and retail operations. EPC Available upon request. Entry Immediate entry may be available, subject to legal formalities. Viewing & Further Information Viewing is strictly by appointment through the sole letting agents. Key improvements: * Focuses on the unusually low rent and long lease term. * Sells the "ready-to-trade" aspect rather than simply describing the fit-out. * Creates urgency by positioning it as a rare opportunity. * Broadens appeal beyond only Chinese supermarket operators. * Presents the premium as an investment in operational readiness rather than a cost.

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IME DJK Group Ltd

Date on Market:

19/03/2026

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More details for 63 Calton Rd, Edinburgh - Office / Retail to Rent

63 Calton Rd

Edinburgh, EH8 8FX

  • Office / Retail to Let
  • £21.53 sq ft pa
  • 1,045 sq ft
  • 1 Space Available Now
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Frequently Asked Questions About Renting a Shop in Edinburgh

How many retail properties are currently available in Edinburgh?
There are currently 79 retail properties available. Sizes range from 106 sq ft to 10,965 sq ft, with an average size of 1,842 sq ft. Whether you're looking for a small high street shop or a larger retail unit, there are a variety of options to explore.
What does it cost to rent a shop in Edinburgh?
Average asking rents are around £25 per sq ft, although costs vary depending on the property's location, size, condition, visibility, and nearby amenities. Lease terms and local demand can also influence pricing.
What sizes of retail space are available?
Available properties range from 106 sq ft to 10,965 sq ft, with an average size of 1,842 sq ft. This means there are options suitable for everything from independent retailers to larger national brands.
What use class do shops fall under?
Most shops fall within Use Class E, which covers a wide range of commercial uses including retail, cafes, salons, showrooms, and certain professional services. Before signing a lease, it's worth checking that your intended use complies with local planning requirements.
What types of retail property can I rent?
Retail opportunities can include high street shops, shopping centre units, retail park space, corner units, kiosks, and parade shops. Available properties vary in size, frontage, layout, and customer footfall.
What should I look for when choosing a retail property?
Consider factors such as customer footfall, visibility, accessibility, nearby businesses, delivery access, and the suitability of the space for your operation. It's also important to budget for business rates, service charges, and any fit-out work that may be required.
What is included in a typical retail lease?
Lease agreements usually set out the rent, length of term, repair responsibilities, service charges, permitted use, and any break options. Many retail leases are full repairing and insuring (FRI), although terms can vary between properties.
Can I change how a shop is used?
Possibly. Some changes may be permitted within Use Class E, while others may require planning consent. If you're considering a different use, it's best to check with the local planning authority before committing to a property.
Are business rates included in the rent?
Business rates are usually charged separately from rent. Depending on the property's rateable value, some occupiers may be eligible for Small Business Rate Relief or other local support schemes.
Can I sublet or assign my lease?
This depends on the lease agreement. Some landlords allow subletting or assignment with prior consent, while others may place restrictions on these arrangements. Always review the lease terms carefully before signing.
How can I find the right retail property?
Start by identifying your preferred location, budget, space requirements, and target customer base. Comparing available properties and speaking with local commercial property professionals can help you find a space that aligns with your business goals.

Find More Shops & Retail Units to Rent in and Near to Edinburgh on LoopNet

Edinburgh’s retail market includes prime city centre locations such as Princes Street, George Street, and the new St James Quarter, alongside thriving neighbourhood high streets in Stockbridge, Bruntsfield, and Leith Walk. The city’s mix of high-income residents, large student population, and year-round tourism drives strong demand for both national brands and independent retailers. Retail units to rent range from boutique spaces to high-footfall units suitable for flagship stores, food and beverage operators, and experiential retail concepts.

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